Holland, Robert J.

May 06, 2005

HOLLAND, Robert J.

Robert J. Holland, passed away on Thursday, (May 5, 2005). He was the loving husband of Kathleen Holland. Born August 18, 1929 in West Hartford, the son of the late Clarence and Anna Holland. He attended Hartford High School and graduated in 1948. He retired from Gustave Fischer, Hartford after 46 years and during his retirement he worked at Stop & Shop in Canaan for five years. He served in the United States Air Force. In addition to his devoted wife, Kathleen, he leaves; four sons, Timothy Holland and his wife Donna, James Christopher Holland and his wife Robin, Robert J. Holland II and Patrick Holland and his wife Clarissa; four daughters, Suzanne Carfiro and her husband Frank, Sandra Soule and her husband Robert, Kathy Wollschager and her husband Steven and Heather Mallett and her husband Michael; two brothers, Richard Holland and Henry Holland; a sister, Marion Gregson; 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by a brother, Thomas Holland. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 7, at Winchester Cemetery, Winchester at 12 Noon. There will be no calling hours. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main St., Winsted has care of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the donor's choice.